ABOUT MAAC
Since MAAC’s beginnings in 1965, its focus has remained constant: to help people create the lives they want and deserve.
Today, MAAC provides life-changing services to over 100,000 individuals annually throughout San Diego County. Collaboration with community partners ensures MAAC remains on the forefront of the community’s ever-changing needs, while strong relationships with funders foster strategic planning around emerging trends. MAAC’s Pathways of Service— Advocacy & Leadership Development, Economic Development, Education, Health & Well-being, and Housing — support our mission of maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.
our history
A tradition of serving the community.
MAAC began as a social service agency focused on serving the Mexican American community of San Diego’s South Bay region. Together, members from the San Diego Chapter of the GI Forum, Hermandad Mexicana, Laborer’s Local #89, Association of Mexican American Educators, and the Council of Latin American Clubs along with other leaders of San Diego’s Mexican American community, turned their vision into reality and founded the San Diego County Advisory Committee of Mexican-Americans on Anti-Poverty, Inc.
Today, now known as the Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee, MAAC builds on its Latino roots to serve all communities in need across San Diego County. We believe everyone, regardless of age or background, should have equitable opportunities to live and thrive in our region.
our impact
Through the years, we have grown alongside the needs of our community, but one thing has remained constant: before an individual can begin the pathway to economic self-sufficiency, their immediate and emergency needs must be addressed. MAAC’s programs are interconnected just as life is to help address those needs. Whether residing in one of MAAC’s housing communities; participating in any of MAAC’s education programs; finding wellness through MAAC recovery homes; or as a community member searching for specific support — our programs strive to improve all participants’ economic standing as well as their ability to access resources available to them. The common thread weaving our programs together is our collective work as an organization and as a community partner to offer resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency. No other single organization offers San Diego’s community the breadth of services that we do. Since 1965, MAAC has served as the cornerstone of a brighter future to thousands in San Diego.
Economic Development
$6.2M went back to the community through economic development and other support programs.
Education
1,324 children were served through MAAC’s child development program along with 375 students who were enrolled at MAAC Community Charter School.
Housing
1,142 affordable homes are in our current housing portfolio.
Health & Well-Being
$1.6M invested to weatherize 742 homes.
We serve 100,000 San Diegans every year and our economic impact surpasses $200M.
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Financial Statements
Financial statements for MAAC are independently audited by the accounting firm of Holthouse, Carlin, & Van Trigt LLP in conformity with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Government Auditing Standards. MAAC’s most recent audited financial statements are available below.
MAAC is a not-for-profit charitable organization with 501(c)(3) status. Our Federal Tax ID is #95-2457354.
